{"product_id":"ornamental-millet-seed-purple-muse","title":"Ornamental Millet Seed - Purple Muse","description":"\u003cp\u003e70-80 days to maturity. \u003cem\u003ePennisetum glaucum\u003c\/em\u003e. Purple Muse Ornamental Millet Seeds. Non-GMO, annual. Generally deer-resistant. The ripening seed heads are a favorite of goldfinches and other backyard birds. Purple Muse produces deep burgundy foliage topped by brilliant purple, bottlebrush-shaped seed plumes from midsummer through fall, carried on multiple long, sturdy stems per plant that are ideal for fresh or dried arrangements. Great for cut flower gardens, dramatic borders, large containers, and mixed beds. An upright grower reaching 5-6 feet tall, Purple Muse is heat- and drought-tolerant once established and, like other ornamental millets, both beautiful and remarkably easy to grow. Seeds are edible for people and backyard birds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePennisetum glaucum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual; 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.125 inch, or press seeds lightly onto the soil surface without covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-14 inches, bottlebrush shaped seed plumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates poor, dry soil once established, but grows more vigorously in well-drained soil with occasional fertilizing and consistent watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer, 70-90 F. Germinates best around 72 to 78 F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun. Full sun exposure is essential for the deepest purple foliage color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental millet has very few pest or disease problems. Watch for occasional aphids, and remove old or tattered foliage through the season to keep plants tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Muse Millet Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burgundy foliage with brilliant purple seed plumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer through fall, until frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy\/Hard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Stratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, once soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. For earlier, larger plants, starting indoors is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, sow indoors 4-5 weeks before your last frost date, then harden off before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flower gardens, dramatic borders and accents, large containers, mixed beds, and wildlife or bird gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, drought once established, generally deer resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Purple Muse Ornamental Millet Flower Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an earlier start and taller, more established plants by midsummer, sow Purple Muse seeds indoors 4 to 5 weeks before your last spring frost date, planting seeds about 0.125 inch deep and keeping the soil warm, around 72-78 F, for best germination. You can also direct-sow Purple Muse outdoors once the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed, pressing seeds lightly into the soil surface rather than burying them. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in full sun, since full sun is essential for Purple Muse's deep purple color to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Purple Muse tolerates poor soil and dry conditions, though it grows more vigorously with occasional fertilizing and consistent watering. Remove old, tattered foliage as needed through the season to keep plants looking their best, and stake tall plants in especially windy or exposed locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePurple Muse Ornamental Millet in the Flower Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Muse brings dramatic vertical structure and season-long color to the garden, its deep burgundy leaves and towering purple seed plumes standing out against green foliage or contrasting brightly with orange, yellow, or chartreuse flowering companions. Multiple sturdy stems arise from each plant, giving Purple Muse a fuller, more branched habit than many single-stemmed millet varieties and making it especially well suited to bouquets. While the plumes are not a significant nectar source for pollinators, ripening seed heads draw goldfinches and other seed-eating birds late in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Purple Muse Ornamental Millet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor fresh or dried arrangements, cut stems while the seed plumes are still tightly formed and just beginning to show color, before pollen shed, for the longest vase life and best form. Cut stems at a slant, strip the lower leaves, and place them immediately in water for fresh arrangements, or hang stems upside down in a warm, dry, well-ventilated space to air-dry for lasting dried bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Purple Muse Ornamental Millet Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Muse is a pearl millet variety selected for its combination of ornamental appeal and function, offering the dramatic dark foliage and purple plumes gardeners want alongside a genuinely useful, edible grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some ornamental millets bred purely for landscape display, Purple Muse produces multiple flowering stems per plant with long, strong stems well suited to cutting, making it a favorite among flower farmers and home gardeners who want both beauty and bouquets from the same planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds are edible for people as well as backyard birds, and gardeners who let a few seed heads mature and dry on the plant can save seed for future seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet a few of the showiest seed heads mature fully on the plant instead of cutting every stem. They will draw goldfinches to the garden for weeks, and you can collect the seed once it dries for next year's planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePurple Muse Ornamental Millet Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e25 Seed Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e100 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Purple Muse Ornamental Millet seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\"\u003e (opens in a new tab)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"25 Seed Packet","offer_id":66762297999475,"sku":"84385","price":9.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":66762298032243,"sku":"84407","price":25.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/Flower-Ornamental-Millet-Purple-Muse-5014996-2_322ac4af-dc28-4b65-9029-95959f021c4a.jpg?v=1790817593","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/ornamental-millet-seed-purple-muse","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}